Figure 9.1 below shows a gear drive system - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 9 - 2018 - Paper 1
Question 9
Figure 9.1 below shows a gear drive system. Driver gear A on the shaft of the electric motor has 40 teeth that mesh with gear B with 60 teeth on a counter shaft. On ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Figure 9.1 below shows a gear drive system - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 9 - 2018 - Paper 1
Step 1
9.1.1 Rotation frequency of the final driven shaft if the electrical motor rotates at 1 440 r/min
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To calculate the rotation frequency of the final driven shaft, we can use the relationship between the gears. The formula is:
ND=TB×TDNA×TA×TC
Where:
ND = rotation frequency of the final driven shaft
NA = rotation frequency of the electrical motor = 1440 r/min
TA = number of teeth on gear A = 40
TB = number of teeth on gear B = 60
TC = number of teeth on gear C = 30
TD = number of teeth on gear D = 80
Substituting the values:
ND=(60×80)(40×30×1440)
Calculating this, we find:
ND=360r/min
Step 2
9.1.2 Velocity ratio between the input and output shafts
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The velocity ratio (VR) can be calculated using the formula:
VR=NoutputNinput
Here, the input speed is that of the electrical motor at 1440r/min and the output speed is that of the final driven shaft calculated as 360r/min.